IRCTC has introduced a top-notch IRCTC Executive Lounge, which is a private waiting area for railway passengers to relax in, while they wait for their trains. This fully air-conditioned facility is one of a kind and a part of the development of Indian Railways. Currently, the Executive Lounge facility is only available at a limited number of railway stations in India, namely Ahmedabad, Vijayawada, Agra Cantt, Jaipur, New Delhi, Visakhapatnam, and Madurai. However, the facility will soon be introduced at several other stations including Kathgodam, Patna, Sealdah, Howrah, Bhubaneshwar, Puri, Nagpur, Bengaluru, Ludhiana, Amritsar, Lucknow, and Gorakhpur.
IRCTC Executive Lounge – Tariffs and facilities
IRCTC Executive Lounge is a premium facility designed to provide comfort and convenience to railway passengers. The lounge offers a range of tariffs and facilities to suit different budgets and requirements. The tariffs are inclusive of food and beverage services, Wi-Fi access, and other amenities like newspapers, magazines, and television.
The lounge provides a peaceful environment where passengers can relax and unwind before their train journey. With comfortable seating, air conditioning, and clean washrooms, the IRCTC Lounge is the perfect place to wait for your train. Whether you’re traveling for business or leisure, the lounge offers a comfortable and hassle-free experience.
IRCTC Executive Lounge Ahmedabad Railway Station
The Executive Lounge in Ahmedabad Station offers a range of services and facilities to make the waiting experience of railway passengers comfortable and convenient. The rates for availing these facilities are as follows:
A. Rates of IRCTC Executive Lounge at Ahmedabad Railway Station
- Entry fee for initial 2 hours: Rs.150/- per person “Inclusive of all taxes”.
- Services included in the entry fee:
- Two hours stay
- Wi-Fi access
- Welcome drink
- Newspaper and magazine reading
- Train information display and announcements
- TV access
- Access to toilets and urinals
B. Meals per person “Inclusive of all taxes”
- Buffet Breakfast: Rs.150/-
- Buffet Breakfast N. Veg.: Rs.150/-
- Buffet Lunch: Rs.325/-
- Buffet Lunch N. Veg.: Rs.325/-
- Buffet dinner: Rs.325/-
- Buffet dinner N. Veg.: Rs.325/-
- Hi-Tea with snacks: Rs.150/-
C. Additional hours
- Subsequent charge of Rs.50 (including taxes) for each additional hour of stay.
D. Charges for children
- For children aged 6-12 years old: Rs.75/- (half the regular rate)
- For those above 12 years old: Rs.150/-
- No charge for children below 6 years old.
E. Wash and Change facility
- Priced at Rs.150/- per person, including taxes.
- Includes dental kit and bath kit.
F. Business Centre
- Use of computer with internet:
- Rs.50/- for 10-30 minutes
- Rs.70/- for 30-60 minutes
- Printout (B and W): Rs.10/- per page
- Scanning per page: Rs.10/- per page
- Photocopy: Rs.5/- per page
G. Other Facilities
- Recliners: Extra charges of Rs.100/- per bed for every 2 hours, inclusive of applicable taxes.
- Locker/Cloak Room: Rs.50/- for every 2 hours
- SPA Services (Massage Chair/ Seated Chair): Rs.150/- for 30 minutes
Note: All rates mentioned above are exclusive of applicable taxes/GST, except for MRP items, which are inclusive of all taxes/GST.
IRCTC Executive Lounge Agra Cantt Railway Station
A. Rates for Executive Lounge:
- Entry fee for initial 2 hours: Rs.180/- per person (excluding taxes)
- Services included in the entry fee:
- Two hours stay
- Wi-Fi
- Soft beverages (tea, coffee, soft drinks)
- Newspaper and magazine reading
- Train information display and announcement
- TV
- Toilets and urinals
B. Meals per person exclusive of all taxes:
- Buffet Breakfast: Rs.200/-
- Buffet Breakfast N. Veg.: Rs.250/-
- Buffet Lunch: Rs.350/-
- Buffet Lunch N. Veg.: Rs.400/-
- Buffet dinner: Rs.350/-
- Buffet dinner N. Veg.: Rs.400/-
- Hi-Tea (Snacks): Rs.200/-
C. Additional charges:
- For each extra hour or part thereof after the initial 2 hours: Rs.75/-per person (excluding all taxes).
D. Wash and Change:
- Charge: Rs.180/- per person exclusive of taxes
- Includes: Dental Kit and bath kit
E. Business Centre:
- Use of computer with internet: Rs.75/- (for 30 minutes)
- Use of computer with internet usage: Rs.150/- (for 1 hour)
- Printout (B and W): Rs.20/- per page
- Photocopy: Rs.15/- per page
- Scanning: Rs.15/- per page
F. Other Facilities:
- Deluxe Resting Suite: Rs.500/- (for 2 hours)
- Extra Hour (Deluxe Resting suite): Rs.250/- per hour
- SPA Services (Massage Chair): Rs.200/- (for 30 minutes)
Note:
- Rates are exclusive of applicable taxes/GST.
- MRP items are inclusive of all taxes/GST.
IRCTC Executive Lounge Jaipur Railway Station
A. Executive Lounge Rates:
- Entry fee for initial 2 hours: Rs.165/- per person “Exclusive of all taxes”.
- Services included in the entry fee:
- Two hours stay
- Free Wi-Fi
- Soft beverages (tea/coffee/welcome drink) anyone
- Recliners/Sofa sitting.
- Newspaper and Magazine Reading
- Train information display and announcement
- TV/Small Screen
- Lavatory
B. Additional Hour Charges:
- For each extra hour or part thereof after the initial 2 hours: Rs. 55/-per person (Exclusive of all taxes).
C. Meals (Exclusive of all taxes):
- Buffet Breakfast: Rs.160/-
- Buffet Breakfast N. Veg.: Rs 200/-
- Buffet Lunch: Rs 250/-
- Buffet Lunch N. Veg.: Rs 300/-
- Buffet dinner: Rs. 250/-
- Buffet dinner N. Veg.: Rs. 300/-
- Hi-Tea(Snacks): Rs.175/-
D. Wash and Change:
- Charge: Rs.165/- per person exclusive of taxes.
- Includes: Dental Kit and bath kit.
- Shaving Kit Charge: Rs 25/- Extra.
E. Business Centre:
- Use of computer with internet – Rs.55/- (30 minutes)
- Use of computer with internet usage – Rs.110/- (01 hour)
- Printout (B and W) – Rs.10/- per page
- Photocopy – Rs.10/- per page
- Scanning – Rs.10/- per page
F. Other Facilities:
- Fropcorn Movie downloading: Rs 55/- per movie.
- Deluxe Resting Suite: Rs.425/- (02 hours)
- Extra Hour (Deluxe Resting suite): Rs.215/- per hour
- SPA Services (Massage Chair): Rs.165/- (30 minutes)
G. Travel Desk:
- Rates are exclusive of applicable taxes/GST.
- MRP items are inclusive of all taxes/GST.
IRCTC Executive Lounge New Delhi Railway Station
I) Rates of Executive Lounge, Platform-1:
- Entry fee for initial One hour: Rs.150/- per person (Exclusive of all taxes)
- Services included in the entry fee:
- One hour stay
- Wi-Fi
- Soft beverages (tea, coffee, soft beverages)
- Luggage rack
- Newspaper and magazine reading
- Train information display and announcement
- TV
- Toilets and urinals
- Meals per person (exclusive of all taxes):
- Buffet Breakfast Veg.:- Rs.250/-
- Buffet Breakfast N. Veg. :-Rs 300/-
- Buffet Lunch Veg.:-Rs 325/-
- Buffet Lunch N. Veg. :-Rs 385/-
- Buffet dinner Veg.:-Rs 325/-
- Buffet dinner N. Veg. :- Rs 385/-
- Hi- Tea(Snacks) :- Rs.250/-
- For each extra hour or part thereof after initial One hour: Rs. 99/per person (Exclusive of all taxes)
- Wash and Change: Rs.200/- per person exclusive of taxes (Dental Kit & bath kit) (Shaving Kit Charges Rs 30/- extra)
- Business Centre:
- Use of computer with internet – Rs.100/- (30 minutes)
- Use of computer with internet usage – Rs.175/- (01 hour)
- Printout (B & W) – Rs.20/- per page
- Photocopy- Rs.20/- per page
- Other Facilities:
- Deluxe Resting Suite: Rs.500/- (02 hours)
- Extra Hour (Deluxe Resting suite): Rs.250/- per hour
II) Rates of Executive Lounge, Platform-16:
- Entry fee for initial 2 hours: Rs.200/- per person (Exclusive of all taxes)
- Services included in the entry fee:
- Two hours stay
- Free Wi-Fi
- Soft beverages (tea, coffee, sharbat)
- Newspaper and magazine reading
- Train information display and announcement
- TV
- Toilets and urinals
- Meals per person (exclusive of all taxes):
- Buffet Breakfast:- Rs.190/-
- Buffet Breakfast N. Veg. :-Rs 240/-
- Buffet Lunch:-Rs 325/-
- Buffet Lunch N. Veg. :-Rs 360/-
- Buffet dinner:-Rs 325/-
- Buffet dinner N. Veg. :- Rs 360/-
- Hi- Tea(Snacks) :- Rs.210/-
- For each extra hour or part thereof after initial 2 hours: Rs. 70/per person (Exclusive of all taxes)
- Wash and Change: Rs.200/- per person exclusive of taxes (Bath kit). Shaving kit charged Rs.25/- Extra(Dental Kit)
- Business Centre:
- Use of computer with internet – Rs.70/- (30 minutes)
- Use of computer with internet usage – Rs.135/- (01 hour)
- Printout(B & W)- Rs.15/- per page
- Photocopy- Rs.15/- per page
- Scanning- Rs.15/- per page
- Other Facilities:
- Deluxe Resting Suite: Rs.510/- (02 hours)
- Extra Hour (Deluxe Resting suite): Rs.258/- per hour
- SPA Services (Massage Chair): Rs.198/- (30 minutes)
- Popcorn Movie Downloading: Rs.65/- per Movie/Video
IRCTC Executive Lounge Madurai Railway Station
RMD Hotels and Resorts Pvt Ltd has been granted the license by IRCTC to operate a premium lounge that resembles a 5-star airport lounge.
A. Rates of Executive Lounge:
- Entry Fee for 2 Hrs: Rs. 150.00/- (Exclusive of Taxes) per person.
- Services included in the Entry fee are as follows:
- Two hours stay
- Free Wi-Fi
- Soft beverages (Tea/ Coffee/ Refreshers)
- Newspaper and magazine reading
- Train Information Display
- LED TV with cable
- Toilets and urinals
- Shoe Shiner
- Luggage Rack
- Laundry service
- Doctor on call
B. Meals per person exclusive of all taxes:
- Buffet Breakfast: Rs.150.00
- Buffet Lunch/Dinner: Rs. 250.00
- All Day Buffet: Rs.150.00
- Ala Carte Menu: Rs.150.00
C. Additional Charges:
- For each extra hour or part thereof after initial 2 hours: Rs. 50/- per person (Exclusive of all taxes).
D. Wash and Change Facility:
- Rs. 150.00 (Exclusive Taxes) Bath Kit and changing room facility. This Rs.150/- includes facilities such as:
- Bath Towels
- Hand Towel
- Body Lotion
- Soap
- Shampoo
- Shaving kit
- Comb
- Dental kit
- Disposal bag
- Earbuds
E. Business Centre:
- Photocopy: Rs.5 per copy
- Scanning: Rs. 10.00 per page
- Print: Rs. 10.00 per copy
- Computer with Internet (10 -20 mins): Rs. 50.00
- Computer with Internet (30-60 mins): Rs. 70.00
F. Convenience Store:
- MRP Food, Drinks, Confectionery, Travel Accessories, Local Favourites, Snacks and Savories
G. Recliner’s Facility:
- Passengers can also use the recliner room at Rs. 250/- for two hours.
H. Room Category and Rent:
- The retiring rooms have been classified into four categories and the price varies based on that and usage hours. The charges for:
- AC Deluxe Double Room: 3 hrs – Rs. 650, 6 hrs – Rs. 900, 12 hrs – Rs. 1500, 24 hrs – Rs. 2000.
- Suite Room: 3 hrs – Rs. 1,000, 6 hrs – Rs. 1,300, 12 hrs – Rs. 2,000, 24 hrs – Rs. 2,500.
- Dormitory: 3 hrs – Rs. 300, 6 hrs – Rs. 500, 12 hrs – Rs. 750, 24 hrs – Rs. 1,000.
IRCTC Executive Lounge Vijayawada Railway Station
A. Executive Lounge Rates:
- Entry fee for the initial 2 hours: Rs. 150 per person plus taxes
- Services included in the entry fee:
- Two hours of stay
- Free internet access
- Soft beverages (tea, coffee, cold drink)
- Newspaper and magazine reading
- Train information display
- TV access
- Toilets and urinals
B. Meal Rates per person (exclusive of all taxes):
- Breakfast combo: Rs. 150/-
- Veg Lunch/Dinner combo: Rs. 250/-
- Non-veg Lunch/Dinner combo: Rs. 275/-
- Snacks combo: Rs. 150/-
C. Additional Charges:
- For every extra hour or part thereof after the initial 2 hours: Rs. 50/- per person plus taxes
D. Shower Kit:
- Price: Rs. 150/- per person plus taxes
- Includes: Dental Kit, Bath Kit, and Shaving Kit
IRCTC Executive Lounge Booking
Passengers who wish to avail of the seating facility in the Executive Lounge can do so by booking their seats online in advance. This service is exclusively available through the following websites: www.irctc.co.in and www.irctctourism.com . It is important to note that the option to book seats in the Executive Lounge is only available online and cannot be availed of through any other means. By making use of the online booking service, passengers can secure their seats in the Executive Lounge in a convenient and hassle-free manner.
IRCTC Executive Lounge – FAQs
What is Executive Lounge ?
The Executive Lounge is a specialized and fully air-conditioned facility designed to cater to the needs of railway passengers waiting for their trains. It offers a comfortable and relaxing environment, equipped with various amenities such as seating arrangements, Wi-Fi access, charging points, refreshments, and entertainment options. As a premium service, the Executive Lounge provides a unique and exclusive experience for passengers to unwind and prepare for their journey.
Where is Executive Lounge located?
The Executive Lounge is available at several railway stations across India, including Agra, Jaipur, New Delhi, Sealdah, Madurai, and Ahmedabad.
How can we reach Executive Lounge?
The Executive Lounge can be accessed from the main gate entry and the designated platform number.
What should we carry while visiting Executive Lounge?
To gain access to the Executive Lounge, passengers must provide a valid photo identity proof issued by the government, such as a PAN card, voter ID, passport, Aadhar card, driving license, or any other acceptable form of ID. In addition to this, passengers must also possess a valid train ticket, which can be either reserved or unreserved. By fulfilling these requirements, passengers can enjoy the comfortable and convenient services provided by the Executive Lounge while they wait for their trains.
Who can stay at Executive Lounge?
The Executive Lounge is open to all bonafide railway passengers who wish to avail its services and facilities. Regardless of their class of travel or ticket type, any genuine railway passenger can stay at the Executive Lounge while waiting for their train. This provides a comfortable and convenient option for passengers to relax and refresh themselves before their journey.
Are debit/credit cards accepted at Executive Lounge?
At the Executive Lounge, all types of Visa, Mastercard, Maestro debit and credit cards are accepted for payment.
At which Railway stations do we have Executive Lounge other than Ahmedabad Railway Station?
Currently, the Executive Lounge is available at several railway stations across India, including Agra, Jaipur, New Delhi, Sealdah, Madurai, and Ahmedabad. Passengers travelling from or to these stations can enjoy the facilities and services provided by the Executive Lounge while waiting for their trains.
How is the time duration of stay in the Executive Lounge measured/calculated?
To regulate access to the Executive Lounge, each passenger is issued a smart card during check-in. Passengers must swipe their smart card at the entry door to enter or exit the lounge. The smart card records the time of entry, which initiates the time of stay. The system automatically calculates the entry and exit time based on the smart card swipe data. This ensures that only authorized passengers can access the Executive Lounge, and the usage time is accurately recorded for billing purposes.
What are the rates applicable for children?
Children who are up to 3 feet in height can access the Executive Lounge for free of charge. However, anyone who is above 3 feet in height will be considered a person, and applicable charges will be levied for their access to the Executive Lounge.
Can we stay at Executive Lounge while travelling for marriages or in groups?
The Executive Lounge services are available to any eligible railway passenger, including families traveling in groups or for special occasions like marriages. It is recommended to check the availability in advance at the Executive Lounge for such cases.
What are the Timings of Executive Lounge?
Information about the Executive Lounge is accessible through the phone number 139. Passengers can send an SMS with the keyword “Lounge” to 139, and a reply SMS will be sent from the same number. The operating timings of the lounge are determined by the available time slots, with each slot being one hour long. The lounge is open for access from 00:00 and remains operational until 24:00, providing passengers with ample time to utilize the lounge facilities.
Which stations are in IRCTC Executive Lounge?
IRCTC Executive Lounges are currently available in Madurai, Varanasi, Ahmedabad, New Delhi, Sealdah, Agra Cantt and Jaipur Railway Station.
Who can use VIP lounge in railway station?
The VIP lounge at railway stations is usually reserved for high-ranking government officials, foreign dignitaries, and other VIPs. However, some stations also offer Executive Lounges that can be used by any passenger for a fee. The eligibility to use the VIP lounge may vary depending on the specific policies of the railway authorities.
Which debit card has free lounge access?
The offers change from time to time. Also, one can find the list of cards at railway lounge reception that offers such free lounges.
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I was traveling from Ahmedabad to Kakinada on 11th Nov. I used the facility of IRCTC lounge but they charged Rs 120per hour per person and full charge for my 10yrs old son.
No refreshmenta were provided not even water. Just facilitated for sitting and wash rooms. Felt too expensive.
felt it is too expensive.